Del Ray's Bands & Brews Bar Crawl Returns With Live Music, Specials

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Before we say farewell to summer and begin the school year, a returning bar crawl event will bring live music and food and drink specials to Del Ray restaurants.

Bands & Brews, a summer bar crawl with live music at participating businesses, will return for a third year in Del Ray. The Del Ray Business Association will host the event on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with sponsorship by the Jen Walker Team. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Duncan Library, which supports library programs.

The event is geared toward residents 21 and older, but children and families can visit family-friendly restaurants and the main stage at Pat Miller Square (2312 Mount Vernon Avenue).

Participating restaurants, while not yet announced, will offer specials on cocktails, beer and food as well as host live music. Tickets are $15 in advance or $25 at the door. The first 250 people to register will get a swag bag with a branded water bottle.

Attendees will check in beginning at 12:30 p.m. at either Northside 10 (10 E. Glebe Road) or Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap (401 E. Braddock Road). After 2:30 p.m., check in will be available at Pat Miller Square (2312 Mount Vernon Avenue).

Registration is available online. Check back closer to the event for participating restaurants and live music schedules.